Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery

Alabama State Capitol is a historic landmark and an important site of political significance in Montgomery, Alabama. The Neoclassical-styled building was completed in 1851 and has been the seat of Alabama's government ever since. The capitol was designed by the architect Barachias Holt and stands as a symbol of the state's history and heritage.

The State Capitol is open year-round for visitors and the admission is free of cost. Tourists can explore the building's interior, which features stunning marble staircases, frescoes, and portraits of Alabama's governors and other historical figures. The building also houses a museum that showcases the state's history, civil rights movement, and cultural heritage.

One of the most interesting pieces of trivia about the Alabama Capitol is that it served as the first capital of the Confederacy in 1861, before the Confederacy moved to Richmond, Virginia. Visitors can still see the stars and bars battle flag of the Confederacy flying above the Capitol as a symbol of the state's complicated history.

The Alabama Capitol is surrounded by other important historic landmarks, including the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where Martin Luther King Jr. served as a pastor during the Civil Rights Movement. Civil Rights Memorial Center, Rosa Parks Museum, and Alabama Department of Archives and History are some nearby places that are worth a visit for history enthusiasts.